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Hingham Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

June 25, 2020

9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: Array

Present: Karen Johnson, Joseph Fisher, Mary Power

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve the Minutes dated June 9, 2020

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the Minutes dated June 9, 2020.

From the minutes

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to approve the Minutes dated June 9, 2020. Ms. Power seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Power: yes Ms. Johnson: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

The Board approve the application of Plaza Azteca Hingham d/b/a Vida Mexicana to expand Outdoor Table Service ("OTS") in accordance with COVID-19 Order No. 35 and the Town of Hingham Covid-19...

Minutes, page 2

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

That the Board approve the application of Plaza Azteca Hingham d/b/a Vida Mexicana to expand Outdoor Table Service ("OTS") in accordance with COVID-19 Order No. 35 and the Town of Hingham Covid-19 Temporary Policy Regarding Restaurant Outdoor Table Service (the "OTS Policy"), subject to the following conditions: 1. No amplified sound nor other entertainment shall be permitted in the outdoor dining areas. 2. The placement of the two jersey barriers along the TD Bank side of the dining area shall be modified to be closer to the dining area in a location to be approved by Hingham public safety officials. 3. In accordance with ABCC Guidelines for Extension of Premises to Patio and Outdoor Areas, the entire OTS Premises (as shown on the Approved Plan) must be enclosed by a fence, rope, or other means to prevent access from the pedestrian walkway areas. Such enclosure must be in place in a manner satisfactory to the Hingham public safety officials prior to opening of the OTS Premises. B. General Conditions: 1. Outdoor Table Service shall be permitted in compliance with the Approved Plan. 2. The location, size, and layout of the OTS Premises approved herein may not be modified without further approval. Any request for modification must be submitted in writing, with detail as to the proposed modifications, to restaurantopening@hingham-ma.gov. 3. Addition of amenities, such as tents or outdoor heating units, is subject to further review and approval. Requests for such amenities shall

From the minutes

“VOTE: Ms. Power made a motion that the Board approve the application of Plaza Azteca Hingham d/b/a Vida Mexicana to expand Outdoor Table Service ("OTS") in accordance with COVID-19 Order No. 35 and the Town of Hingham Covid-19 Temporary Policy Regarding Restaurant Outdoor Table Service (the "OTS Policy"), subject to the following conditions: 1. No amplified sound nor other entertainment shall be permitted in the outdoor dining areas. 2. The placement of the two jersey barriers along the TD Bank side of the dining area shall be modified to be closer to the dining area in a location to be approved by Hingham public safety officials. 3. In accordance with ABCC Guidelines for Extension of Premises to Patio and Outdoor Areas, the entire OTS Premises (as shown on the Approved Plan) must be enclosed by a fence, rope, or other means to prevent access from the pedestrian walkway areas. Such enclosure must be in place in a manner satisfactory to the Hingham public safety officials prior to opening of the OTS Premises. B. General Conditions: 1. Outdoor Table Service shall be permitted in compliance with the Approved Plan. 2. The location, size, and layout of the OTS Premises approved herein may not be modified without further approval. Any request for modification must be submitted in writing, with detail as to the proposed modifications, to restaurantopening@hingham-ma.gov. 3. Addition of amenities, such as tents or outdoor heating units, is subject to further review and approval. Requests for such amenities shall be sent in writing to restaurantopening@hingham- ma.gov. 4. Approval holder shall be responsible for regular cleaning of trash and food in the OTS Premises and shall not allow trash, food, or other nutrients to accumulate or be deposited (intentionally or unintentionally) into storm drains. 5. Approval holder shall fully comply with all applicable state and local laws, regulations, and standards, including without limitation: a) Town of Hingham Covid-19 Temporary Policy Regarding Restaurant Outdoor Table Service. b) Massachusetts COVID-19 Mandatory Workplace Safety Standards c) Massachusetts COVID-19 "Safety Standards and Checklist: Restaurants" d) ABCC Advisory Regarding Guidelines for Extension of Premises to Patio and Outdoor Areas 6. This Approval may be subject to additional public safety conditions to ensure the safety of the diners, pedestrians, and vehicles, if determined by the Town that an unsafe condition exists once Outdoor Table Service is in operation. 7. The establishment may be subject to periodic inspection for compliance with this Approval. Failure to comply with this Approval may result in suspension or revocation of this Approval and in fines in accordance with Massachusetts law. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Power: yes Ms. Johnson: yes.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

The Board approve the request of Plaza Azteca Hingham d/b/a Vida Mexicana, pursuant to COVID-19 Order No. 35, to temporarily alter the Licensed Premises under Liquor License #00063-RS-0528 for the...

Minutes, page 3

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

That the Board approve the request of Plaza Azteca Hingham d/b/a Vida Mexicana, pursuant to COVID-19 Order No. 35, to temporarily alter the Licensed Premises under Liquor License #00063-RS-0528 for the period commencing as of the effective date of this approval and expiring on November 1, 2020.

From the minutes

“VOTE: Ms. Power made further moved that the Board approve the request of Plaza Azteca Hingham d/b/a Vida Mexicana, pursuant to COVID-19 Order No. 35, to temporarily alter the Licensed Premises under Liquor License #00063-RS-0528 for the period commencing as of the effective date of this approval and expiring on November 1, 2020. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Power: yes Ms. Johnson: yes.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

The Board approve the application of The Range Hingham, LLC d/b/a The Range to expand Outdoor Table Service ("OTS") in accordance with COVID-19 Order No. 35 and the Town of Hingham Covid-19...

Minutes, page 4

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

That the Board approve the application of The Range Hingham, LLC d/b/a The Range to expand Outdoor Table Service ("OTS") in accordance with COVID-19 Order No. 35 and the Town of Hingham Covid-19 Temporary Policy Regarding Restaurant Outdoor Table Service (the "OTS Policy"), subject to the following conditions: A. Site Specific Conditions: 1. Without limiting General Condition #5 below, unless and until bar service of alcohol is permitted under the Commonwealth of Massachusetts COVID-19 reopening plan, the following restrictions shall apply: (a) Alcohol may only be served with food orders to patrons seated for table service. (b) No alcohol may be served to driving range patrons. (c) No alcohol may be served to patrons waiting to be seated. 2. No patrons shall be permitted to wait for seating within the OTS Premises. (For example, patrons must wait in their cars or in other areas beyond the service area where 6' social distancing can be maintained.) 3. Prior to commencing operations in the OTS Premises, the enclosure located between the tables and the grass walking path along the driving range must be placed at least 6' from the edge of the tables along the grass. 4. Prior to commencing operations in the OTS Premises, the pedestrian pathways shown by arrows on the Approved Plan must be physically marked on the ground. B. General Conditions: 1. Outdoor Table Service shall be permitted in compliance with the Approved Plan. 2. The location, size, and layout of the OTS Premises app

From the minutes

“VOTE: Mr. Fisher made a motion that the Board approve the application of The Range Hingham, LLC d/b/a The Range to expand Outdoor Table Service ("OTS") in accordance with COVID-19 Order No. 35 and the Town of Hingham Covid-19 Temporary Policy Regarding Restaurant Outdoor Table Service (the "OTS Policy"), subject to the following conditions: A. Site Specific Conditions: 1. Without limiting General Condition #5 below, unless and until bar service of alcohol is permitted under the Commonwealth of Massachusetts COVID-19 reopening plan, the following restrictions shall apply: (a) Alcohol may only be served with food orders to patrons seated for table service. (b) No alcohol may be served to driving range patrons. (c) No alcohol may be served to patrons waiting to be seated. 2. No patrons shall be permitted to wait for seating within the OTS Premises. (For example, patrons must wait in their cars or in other areas beyond the service area where 6' social distancing can be maintained.) 3. Prior to commencing operations in the OTS Premises, the enclosure located between the tables and the grass walking path along the driving range must be placed at least 6' from the edge of the tables along the grass. 4. Prior to commencing operations in the OTS Premises, the pedestrian pathways shown by arrows on the Approved Plan must be physically marked on the ground. B. General Conditions: 1. Outdoor Table Service shall be permitted in compliance with the Approved Plan. 2. The location, size, and layout of the OTS Premises approved herein may not be modified without further approval. Any request for modification must be submitted in writing, with detail as to the proposed modifications, to restaurantopening@hingham-ma.gov. 3. Addition of amenities, such as tents or outdoor heating units, is subject to further review and approval. Requests for such amenities shall be sent in writing to restaurantopening@hingham- ma.gov. 4. Approval holder shall be responsible for regular cleaning of trash and food in the OTS Premises and shall not allow trash, food, or other nutrients to accumulate or be deposited (intentionally or unintentionally) into storm drains. 5. Approval holder shall fully comply with all applicable state and local laws, regulations, and standards, including without limitation: a) Town of Hingham Covid-19 Temporary Policy Regarding Restaurant Outdoor Table Service. b) Massachusetts COVID-19 Mandatory Workplace Safety Standards c) Massachusetts COVID-19 "Safety Standards and Checklist: Restaurants" d) ABCC Advisory Regarding Guidelines for Extension of Premises to Patio and Outdoor Areas 6. This Approval may be subject to additional public safety conditions to ensure the safety of the diners, pedestrians, and vehicles, if determined by the Town that an unsafe condition exists once Outdoor Table Service is in operation. 7. The establishment may be subject to periodic inspection for compliance with this Approval. Failure to comply with this Approval may result in suspension or revocation of this Approval and in fines in accordance with Massachusetts law. Ms. Power seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Power: yes Ms. Johnson: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

The Board approve the request of The Range Hingham, LLC d/b/a The Range, pursuant to COVID-19 Order No. 35, to temporarily alter the Licensed Premises under Liquor License #00066-RS-0528 for the...

Minutes, page 5

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

That the Board approve the request of The Range Hingham, LLC d/b/a The Range, pursuant to COVID-19 Order No. 35, to temporarily alter the Licensed Premises under Liquor License #00066-RS-0528 for the period commencing as of the effective date of this approval and expiring on November 1, 2020.

From the minutes

“VOTE: Mr. Fisher made a motion that the Board approve the request of The Range Hingham, LLC d/b/a The Range, pursuant to COVID-19 Order No. 35, to temporarily alter the Licensed Premises under Liquor License #00066-RS-0528 for the period commencing as of the effective date of this approval and expiring on November 1, 2020. Ms. Power seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Power: yes Ms. Johnson: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

The Town enter into a License with BE & E, Inc. d/b/a The Snug for use of the public alley and a portion of the Tunnel Cap adjacent to 116 North Street in connection with Outdoor Table Service...

Minutes, page 5

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

That the Town enter into a License with BE & E, Inc. d/b/a The Snug for use of the public alley and a portion of the Tunnel Cap adjacent to 116 North Street in connection with Outdoor Table Service pursuant to COVID-19 Order No. 35, for a term expiring on November 1, 2020 or earlier termination of such Outdoor Table Service, subject to such conditions as are set forth in the License draft dated June 25, 2020.

From the minutes

“VOTE: Ms. Johnson made a motion that the Town enter into a License with BE & E, Inc. d/b/a The Snug for use of the public alley and a portion of the Tunnel Cap adjacent to 116 North Street in connection with Outdoor Table Service pursuant to COVID-19 Order No. 35, for a term expiring on November 1, 2020 or earlier termination of such Outdoor Table Service, subject to such conditions as are set forth in the License draft dated June 25, 2020. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Power: yes Ms. Johnson: yes.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Fisher)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

The Board approve the application of BE&E, Inc., d/b/a The Snug to expand Outdoor Table Service ("OTS") in accordance with COVID-19 Order No. 35 and the Town of Hingham Covid-19 Temporary Policy...

Minutes, page 6

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

That the Board approve the application of BE&E, Inc., d/b/a The Snug to expand Outdoor Table Service ("OTS") in accordance with COVID-19 Order No. 35 and the Town of Hingham Covid-19 Temporary Policy Regarding Restaurant Outdoor Table Service (the "OTS Policy"), subject to the following conditions: A. Site Specific Conditions: 1. This Approval is subject to the Applicant's execution and delivery of a License for use of the OTS Premises in form required by the Town of Hingham and the MBTA (the "License") and its continued compliance therewith. A failure to comply with the License shall be deemed to be a failure to comply with this Approval. 2. In order to facilitate handicapped accessibility to restroom facilities, as needed, a "porta-potty" shall be maintained by the Applicant in accordance with the terms of the License. The final location of the porta-potty shall be confirmed by the Applicant with the Restaurant Reopening Working Group. 3. Patrons waiting for tables must be in their cars or in areas beyond the OTS Premises where 6' social distancing can be maintained. 4. No outdoor entertainment nor amplified sound shall be permitted. B. General Conditions: 1. Outdoor Table Service shall be permitted in compliance with the Approved Plan. 2. The location, size, and layout of the OTS Premises approved herein may not be modified without further approval. Any request for modification must be submitted in writing, with detail as to the proposed modifications, to restaurantopening

From the minutes

“VOTE: Ms. Johnson moved that the Board approve the application of BE&E, Inc., d/b/a The Snug to expand Outdoor Table Service ("OTS") in accordance with COVID-19 Order No. 35 and the Town of Hingham Covid-19 Temporary Policy Regarding Restaurant Outdoor Table Service (the "OTS Policy"), subject to the following conditions: A. Site Specific Conditions: 1. This Approval is subject to the Applicant's execution and delivery of a License for use of the OTS Premises in form required by the Town of Hingham and the MBTA (the "License") and its continued compliance therewith. A failure to comply with the License shall be deemed to be a failure to comply with this Approval. 2. In order to facilitate handicapped accessibility to restroom facilities, as needed, a "porta-potty" shall be maintained by the Applicant in accordance with the terms of the License. The final location of the porta-potty shall be confirmed by the Applicant with the Restaurant Reopening Working Group. 3. Patrons waiting for tables must be in their cars or in areas beyond the OTS Premises where 6' social distancing can be maintained. 4. No outdoor entertainment nor amplified sound shall be permitted. B. General Conditions: 1. Outdoor Table Service shall be permitted in compliance with the Approved Plan. 2. The location, size, and layout of the OTS Premises approved herein may not be modified without further approval. Any request for modification must be submitted in writing, with detail as to the proposed modifications, to restaurantopening@hingham-ma.gov. 3. Addition of amenities, such as tents or outdoor heating units, is subject to further review and approval. Requests for such amenities shall be sent in writing to restaurantopening@hingham- ma.gov. 4. Approval holder shall be responsible for regular cleaning of trash and food in the OTS Premises and shall not allow trash, food, or other nutrients to accumulate or be deposited (intentionally or unintentionally) into storm drains. 5. Approval holder shall fully comply with all applicable state and local laws, regulations, and standards, including without limitation: e) Town of Hingham Covid-19 Temporary Policy Regarding Restaurant Outdoor Table Service. f) Massachusetts COVID-19 Mandatory Workplace Safety Standards g) Massachusetts COVID-19 "Safety Standards and Checklist: Restaurants" h) ABCC Advisory Regarding Guidelines for Extension of Premises to Patio and Outdoor Areas 6. This Approval may be subject to additional public safety conditions to ensure the safety of the diners, pedestrians, and vehicles, if determined by the Town that an unsafe condition exists once Outdoor Table Service is in operation. 7. The establishment may be subject to periodic inspection for compliance with this Approval. Failure to comply with this Approval may result in suspension or revocation of this Approval and in fines in accordance with Massachusetts law. Ms. Power seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Power: yes Ms. Johnson: yes.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Power)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

The Board approve the request of BE&E Inc., Inc. d/b/a The Snug, pursuant to COVID-19 Order No. 35, to temporarily alter the Licensed Premises under Liquor License #00010-RS-0528 for the period...

Minutes, page 7

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

That the Board approve the request of BE&E Inc., Inc. d/b/a The Snug, pursuant to COVID-19 Order No. 35, to temporarily alter the Licensed Premises under Liquor License #00010-RS-0528 for the period commencing as of the effective date of this approval and expiring on November 1, 2020.

From the minutes

“VOTE: Ms. Johnson moved that the Board approve the request of BE&E Inc., Inc. d/b/a The Snug, pursuant to COVID-19 Order No. 35, to temporarily alter the Licensed Premises under Liquor License #00010-RS-0528 for the period commencing as of the effective date of this approval and expiring on November 1, 2020. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Power: yes Ms. Johnson: yes.” (Motion: Johnson, second: Fisher)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To adjourn.

From the minutes

“Mr. Fisher made a motion to adjourn. Ms. Power seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Power: yes Ms. Johnson: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Power)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

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